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The Pennsylvania State University is hiring a Part-time Graduate Program Support Position. This role involves assisting with administrative tasks including planning graduate recruitment events, communicating with prospective students about applications and campus visits, preparing acceptance and rejection letters, and supporting the Academic Program Coordinator.

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Assist in planning and coordinating graduate recruitment events.
Communicate verbally and in writing with prospective students regarding application processes, campus visits, and application status.
Prepare acceptance and rejection letters for applicants.
Provide support to the full-time Academic Program Coordinator.
Proficient in Microsoft Office with ability to learn additional software.
Strong organizational, oral and written communication, and interpersonal skills.
Ability to work both independently and collaboratively in a team, managing multiple priorities.
Graduate program experience is preferred but not required.
Part-time position averaging 20-24 hours per week with hybrid remote and on-campus work arrangement.
Employment contingent upon successful background check in accordance with university policies.

Part-time Graduate Program Support Position Full Description

APPLICATION INSTRUCTIONS:

CURRENT PENN STATE EMPLOYEE (faculty, staff, technical service, or student), please login to Workday to complete the internal application process. Please do not apply here, apply internally through Workday.
CURRENT PENN STATE STUDENT (not employed previously at the university) and seeking employment with Penn State, please login to Workday to complete the student application process. Please do not apply here, apply internally through Workday.
If you are NOT a current employee or student, please click "Apply" and complete the application process for external applicants.

Approval of remote and hybrid work is not guaranteed regardless of work location. For additional information on remote work at Penn State, see Notice to Out of State Applicants.

JOB DESCRIPTION AND POSITION REQUIREMENTS

The Penn State College of Engineering is seeking to fill a part-time graduate program support position to assist with various administrative duties at the University Park campus.

Duties include but are not limited to:

Assisting with planning graduate recruitment events
Engaging in verbal and written communication with prospective students regarding the application process, campus visits, and application status
Preparing acceptance/rejection letters
Providing support to the full-time Academic Program Coordinator

The position is part-time, with an average of 20-24 hours per week, and will offer a hybrid work arrangement that combines remote and on-campus working. Applications will be reviewed until the position is filled.

Qualifications:

Proficient working knowledge of Microsoft Office and the ability to learn new software packages
Excellent organizational, communication (oral and written), and interpersonal skills
Ability to work independently and within a team environment, manage multiple priorities, and demonstrate a genuine appreciation in working with different audiences
Graduate program experience preferred but not required

BACKGROUND CHECKS/CLEARANCESEmployment with the University will require successful completion of background check(s) in accordance with University policies.

CAMPUS SECURITY CRIME STATISTICS

Pursuant to the Jeanne Clery Disclosure of Campus Security Policy and Campus Crime Statistics Act and the Pennsylvania Act of 1988, Penn State publishes a combined Annual Security and Annual Fire Safety Report (ASR). The ASR includes crime statistics and institutional policies concerning campus security, such as those concerning alcohol and drug use, crime prevention, the reporting of crimes, sexual assault, and other matters. The ASR is available for review here.

EEO IS THE LAW

Penn State is an equal opportunity employer and is committed to providing employment opportunities to all qualified applicants without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability or protected veteran status. If you are unable to use our online application process due to an impairment or disability, please contact 814-865-1473.

The Pennsylvania State University is committed to and accountable for advancing equity, respect, and belonging. We embrace individual uniqueness, as well as a culture of belonging that supports equity initiatives, leverages the educational and institutional benefits of inclusion in society, and provides opportunities for engagement intended to help all members of the community thrive. We value belonging as a core strength and an essential element of the university's teaching, research, and service mission.

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APPLICATION INSTRUCTIONS:

CURRENT PENN STATE EMPLOYEE (faculty, staff, technical service, or student), please login to Workday to complete the internal application process. Please do not apply here, apply internally through Workday.
CURRENT PENN STATE STUDENT (not employed previously at the university) and seeking employment with Penn State, please login to Workday to complete the student application process. Please do not apply here, apply internally through Workday.
If you are NOT a current employee or student, please click "Apply" and complete the application process for external applicants.

Approval of remote and hybrid work is not guaranteed regardless of work location. For additional information on remote work at Penn State, see Notice to Out of State Applicants.

JOB DESCRIPTION AND POSITION REQUIREMENTS

The Penn State College of Engineering is seeking to fill a part-time graduate program support position to assist with various administrative duties at the University Park campus.

Duties include but are not limited to:

Assisting with planning graduate recruitment events
Engaging in verbal and written communication with prospective students regarding the application process, campus visits, and application status
Preparing acceptance/rejection letters
Providing support to the full-time Academic Program Coordinator

Qualifications:

Proficient working knowledge of Microsoft Office and the ability to learn new software packages
Excellent organizational, communication (oral and written), and interpersonal skills
Ability to work independently and within a team environment, manage multiple priorities, and demonstrate a genuine appreciation in working with different audiences
Graduate program experience preferred but not required

BACKGROUND CHECKS/CLEARANCESEmployment with the University will require successful completion of background check(s) in accordance with University policies.

CAMPUS SECURITY CRIME STATISTICS

EEO IS THE LAW

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PA State Labor Law Poster

Penn State Policies

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